Gov Diri Appoints Gospel Artiste Asu Ekiye, Ijaw Language Ambassador
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has named gospel musician, Asu Ekiye, Ijaw Language Ambassador.
Speaking on Sunday in Yenagoa during Ekiye's musical concert and album launch tagged "Ebikamo Experience," Governor Diri said the appointment was in recognition of his effort to preserve Ijaw language through his music and that this was in line with his administration's vision to ensure the language does not go extinct.
Describing the musician's passion for preserving the language as commendable, he said his administration has trained Ijaw teachers and would do more to promote the language.
The governor also stated that Bayelsa was peaceful because the Ijaw people were peaceful in nature and solicited their continuous support for his administration to initiate more develo...
